Intel Core i9-14901KE vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core Ultra 9 288V carries an average benchmark score of 23,219, placing it in the 76th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Core i9-14901KE has no recorded benchmark submissions, and its average score sits at zero with a 50th percentile ranking. This makes a direct score-for-score comparison impossible, but the available data for the 288V shows a processor that lands within a tight cluster of established desktop and mobile parts.

The nearest rivals to the Core Ultra 9 288V include the Intel Core i9-11900F, which scores 23,254 and trails by 0.2 percent. The AMD EPYC 4124P scores 23,167, putting it 0.2 percent ahead of the 288V. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H scores 23,277, also 0.2 percent behind the 288V. The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V scores 23,297, which is 0.3 percent behind the 288V. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the 288V performs at parity with a broad range of competitors across different market segments.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the 288V scores 10,178 points. In single-core R23, it scores 1,950 points. The multi-core to single-core ratio here is roughly 5.2 to 1, which is typical for an 8-thread processor with no simultaneous multithreading. In Cinebench R20, the 288V scores 7,069 multi-core and 997 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1,583 multi-core and 301.5 single-core. These results show consistent scaling across different Cinebench versions.

PassMark results for the 288V cover several specialized workloads. Integer math scores 44,019, floating point math scores 59,536, and extended instructions score 15,613. Data compression scores 186,521, while data encryption scores 14,141. Prime number finding scores 195, random string sorting scores 22,622, physics scores 1,637, and multithread scores 19,810. Single-thread performance scores 4,274 on both the single_thread and singlethread tests.

The i9-14901KE has no benchmark entries in the database. Without measured results, there is no basis for a head-to-head numerical comparison. The only concrete data points for the 14901KE are its specifications, which include a base clock of 3.80 GHz, boost clock of 5.80 GHz, and a 125 W TDP. The 288V operates at a 3.30 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost with a 30 W TDP. The clock advantage for the desktop part is significant, but the power envelope difference is even larger: the 14901KE draws 125 W versus 30 W for the mobile part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different Intel product lines. The i9-14901KE belongs to Core 14th Gen, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The Core Ultra 9 288V belongs to Core Ultra Series 2, built on the Lunar Lake architecture with the Lunar Lake codename. It uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. The process node difference is substantial, with the 288V using a newer and denser manufacturing technology.

Both processors have 8 cores, but the thread counts differ. The 14901KE supports 16 threads through simultaneous multithreading, while the 288V supports 8 threads with no multithreading capability. This means the desktop part can process twice as many threads simultaneously, which typically translates to higher multi-threaded throughput in heavily parallel workloads.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The 14901KE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The 288V has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The 288V has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, while the 14901KE has three times the shared L3 capacity. The die size for the 14901KE is 257 mm², while the 288V has no recorded die size.

Memory support differs significantly. The 14901KE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. The 288V supports LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The 14901KE also supports ECC memory, while the 288V does not. PCIe lane counts differ as well: the 14901KE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the 288V provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ between the two. The 14901KE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the 288V uses Arc 140V. The market segments are also distinct: the 14901KE is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, while the 288V is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 2833. The 14901KE has an unlocked multiplier, while the 288V is locked. Production status for both is listed as Active.

Release dates show the 14901KE arriving on 2024-06-30, with the 288V following on 2024-09-23. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear market separation between these two processors. The i9-14901KE is designed for desktop environments where power consumption is less constrained and maximum clock speed matters. Its 5.80 GHz boost clock and 125 W TDP indicate a part built for sustained high-frequency operation. The 16 threads provide strong multi-threaded capability for workloads that scale with thread count.

The Core Ultra 9 288V is designed for mobile environments where power efficiency is critical. Its 30 W TDP is a fraction of the desktop part's power draw. The 288V's benchmark scores place it at parity with several established desktop and mobile processors from previous generations, including the Core i9-11900F and Ryzen 7 5800H. The 288V achieves this performance with a significantly lower power envelope.

For users prioritizing raw clock speed, multi-threading, and ECC memory support, the 14901KE is the appropriate choice from the recorded specifications. For users prioritizing power efficiency, integrated graphics capability, and a newer manufacturing process, the 288V is the appropriate choice. The 288V's 76th percentile ranking and recorded benchmark scores demonstrate measurable performance, while the 14901KE has no recorded benchmark data to validate its performance claims.

The two parts serve different markets entirely. One is a desktop flagship with high power draw and high clocks. The other is a mobile processor with low power draw and a newer process node. Neither replaces the other in its intended use case.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification category. Base clock: 3.80 GHz for the 14901KE versus 3.30 GHz for the 288V. Boost clock: 5.80 GHz versus 5.10 GHz. TDP: 125 W versus 30 W. Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel BGA 2833. Architecture: Raptor Lake versus Lunar Lake. Process node: 10 nm from Intel versus 3 nm from TSMC.

Thread count: 16 for the 14901KE versus 8 for the 288V. L1 cache: 80 KB per core versus 192 KB per core. L2 cache: 2 MB per core versus 2.5 MB per core. L3 cache: 36 MB shared versus 12 MB shared. Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5 versus LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth: not recorded for the 14901KE, 136.5 GB/s for the 288V. ECC support: yes versus no. PCIe lanes: 16 versus 4. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 versus Arc 140V. Market segment: Desktop versus Mobile. Multiplier: unlocked versus locked. Release date: 2024-06-30 versus 2024-09-23.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE boosts to 5.80 GHz, while the Core Ultra 9 288V boosts to 5.10 GHz.

Q: How do the power draws compare?

A: The i9-14901KE has a TDP of 125 W, while the Core Ultra 9 288V has a TDP of 30 W.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The i9-14901KE supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 9 288V does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the Cinebench R23 scores for the Core Ultra 9 288V?

A: The 288V scores 10,178 in multi-core Cinebench R23 and 1,950 in single-core Cinebench R23.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 9 288V compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The 288V trails the Intel Core i9-11900F by 0.2 percent, trails the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H by 0.2 percent, trails the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V by 0.3 percent, and leads the AMD EPYC 4124P by 0.2 percent.

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The i9-14901KE has 16 threads from 8 cores. The Core Ultra 9 288V has 8 threads from 8 cores.

Q: What process nodes do the two processors use?

A: The i9-14901KE uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The Core Ultra 9 288V uses a 3 nm process from TSMC.